Extreme dog action comes to Cherokee

Dogs performing aerial tricks and other extreme stunts will come to Cherokee for the Carolina Dock Dogs exhibition Aug. 5 through 7.

There is also an open division for anyone 7 years or older and any dog 6 months or older.

Practice sessions are held Friday. The first wave of competitions will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and last into the evening. Contests gear back up Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. with finals at 2 p.m. Main contests include Outdoor Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve.